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Gebe

Island

A remote island in North Maluku visited for fishing, diving and village life; travellers come for coral reefs, boat transfers to neighbouring islands and encounters with local fishing communities rather than developed tourist infrastructure.

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Gebe essentials

Country: Indonesia
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Rupiah (Rp)
Language: Indonesian
Emergency: 110

Gebe at a Glance

About Gebe

Gebe is an island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, part of the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia. It is one of the smaller inhabited islands in the archipelago and lies close to the larger island of Halmahera.

Human settlement is small-scale and oriented to local subsistence activities; the island is administered within the North Maluku provincial structure rather than as an independent municipality. The island’s location near the equator gives it a tropical climate with maritime influences.

Gebe sits in the eastern Indonesian island chain in the Halmahera Sea region, among numerous nearby islands and reefs that form the broader North Maluku maritime landscape.

  • Coordinates: Coordinates place the island just south of the equator at latitude -0.07589 and longitude 129.44852, within Indonesia’s North Maluku province.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Gebe

Best visited during the drier months (roughly April-October) when sea conditions are more reliable for inter-island travel.

Dry season
April-October (approx.) · ~25-32°C
Calmer seas and more reliable transport between islands.
Wet season
November-March (approx.) · ~24-30°C
Higher chance of storms and rough seas; travel can be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Gebe

Climate

Gebe's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2293 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 24° - 30° 27° 140 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
February Good 24° - 30° 27° 156 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
March Good 24° - 30° 30° 169 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 30° 201 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
May Good 24° - 31° 31° 250 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
June Good 24° - 30° 27° 302 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
July Good 23° - 29° 26° 284 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
August Good 23° - 30° 27° 221 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Very Good 24° - 30° 27° 174 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 30° 117 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
November Very Good 24° - 31° 30° 133 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
December Good 24° - 31° 30° 146 mm overcast 81% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Gebe

Gebe is reached by sea from larger islands and regional ports in North Maluku; schedules vary seasonally and services are often informal. The nearest regional airports are on larger islands in North Maluku; from there, local boats or inter-island ferries provide access to Gebe.

Tips for Visiting Gebe

  • Inter-island schedules can be infrequent-confirm boat/flight services well in advance.
  • Respect local communities and the conservation status of island habitats; some areas may be protected.
  • Carry contingency supplies and contact local authorities if planning to stay-facilities may be limited.